About Joshua G.

About Joshua

I have nearly 10 years of teaching experience with electric, acoustic, and bass guitar, and over 12 years of playing and studying in amateur and professional environments. I am currently on staff music as a music director at Westpointe Church in Grand Rapids and have worked or volunteered with church worship teams for over 10 years. I teach from my home in Grandville and am experienced in many different genres (folk, blues, jazz, rock, funk, etc.) and am able to teach basic music theory along with reading music charts and tabs. Whether you just want to learn basic chords and or would like to play in a band, I can help to get you there!

*** Lesson Details ***I'm here to teach you at a pace that works best for you and find out what you would like to learn and get out of your instrument.

*** Studio Equipment ***Guitars/bass guitar

s, amplifiers, chords, tuner.

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Ryan J. March 17, 2013·Guitar·

Excellent teacher!

Josh gave me lessons for a period of time in 2010 and really helped me learn the basics of guitar. One of the best parts about lessons with Josh is his strong grasp of music. He not only knows how to play multiple instruments but he has a strong understanding of music theory. While learning to play guitar he helped teach me the basics of music which made a better musician.

He's smart and a fantastic teacher and I had a great time taking lessons with him.

About Raymond (Remi)

I completed musical studies at the Conservatory of Music of San Juan, Puerto Rico and graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE, with Majors in Musical Education and as a Performing Artist.I am a qualified multilingual Music Instructor.I have performed as a guitarist with several orchestras, musical groups, bands and as classical guitar soloist I have given numerous recitals and concerts.I have worked as a Music Educator at the Social & Pedagogic Academic Institutes teaching pedagogic & didactic principles to teachers and at the same time I have been teaching classical and popular guitar at all levels and ages at several other music schools.I wrote two guitar methods "MELODIC GUITAR" for beginners from 7 years of age and up, which has been translated from Papiamentu into the English and Spanish languages and "MELODIC GUITAR 2" which has been tr

anslated from Papiamentu into English. Although my music background is classical, I play and teach popular music, which I appreciate.Just to mention a few famous guitarists who's styles appeal to me: Carlos Santana, George Benson, Paco de Lucia, Julian Bream.I also teach electrical and acoustic guitar, bass-guitar, piano/keyboard, ukulele, Venezuelan & PR cuatro, songwriting and music theory.Music is an International language; a way to express inner feelings!And Teaching it, is my passion!

*** Lesson Details ***Studying with me will be more than moments of instruction and learning.In addition to acquiring musical knowledge and technical skills, each class is really a musical experience. The dynamic during class is focused on making music and in having fun, developing new technical skills and reaching your goals! The Students will be constantly experimenting with various aspects of music: the Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. I will be at all moments musically accompanying the student, developing his or her musical hearing pitch, musical aesthetic values, creativity, and artistic expression. I offer quality Music Lessons!

**Cancellations**All lessons must be cancelled with at least 24 hours notice, without exception

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Wane K. November 12, 2017·Guitar·In studio

My 12-year old son has been learning classical guitar and piano with Remi for over a year since we moved to the Jacksonville area. Thanks to Remi's instruction, my son's music proficiency has improved greatly. We are so glad that we found him.
Remi definitely is a music virtuoso. Not every great musician is a good music teacher, but Remi deserves both titles.

Peter F. November 10, 2017·Dutch·Online

Remi is great to work with. My wife and I have taken six lessons so far and he has pushed us along at a good pace, getting new basic Dutch greetings and vocabulary day by day. We can have simple conversations and feel like we are on our way to being able to navigate the non-English speaking parts of the Netherlands. Remi has a good sense of humor, patience and provides easy to follow materials. We would recommend him to anyone wanting to begin Dutch lessons.

Stuart K. November 9, 2017·Ukulele·In studio

Remi is one of those rare individuals who loves teaching and sharing his knowledge. I’ve been taking lessons for a year and a half and feel really good about my progress. Most importantly, he motivates, encourages, and makes practicing fun. He
challenges me at every lesson to be the best that I can be.

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About LK F.

I have been a teacher privately and a University professor for over 20 years. I like teaching theory as a language! We hear it, see it and speak it! I apply elements of contemporary and classical music to all we do. We focus on composition, ear training and music literacy.

About LK

I am a singer-pianist-actor Or a pianist-singer-actor. :-) I have a bachelors degree in voice performance and a minor in piano and theater.I have a masters degree in voice as well as a second masters in piano literature.i have a certificate in comedy improvisation from Second City and am a professional actor. I am the owner and senior talent agent of a large talent agency in the DFW area.My post graduate work is in vocal pedagogy.I have been a professional teacher and performer for over 20 years. I own and manage a professional talent agency in the DFW area.My students come in every model imaginable - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Raw beginner or veteran actor or musician, professional recording artist, College music major or American Idol wannabe.

The arts are such a great language for communicating. I grew up

with two parents who were professional musicians (mom is a concert pianist) and I also raised 3 children who are professional musicians. We made music our native language in our home. We all have the ability to speak music when it is spoken to us. I don’t ever remember not playing the piano. I started winning piano competitions in high school. I minored in piano, and then did additional post graduate work in piano. I “speak” piano. It has served me so well as a teacher, composer, opera coach. It is really a gateway to understanding all other instruments. The same scenario with my singing.

I began my professional career as an opera singer which has taken me around the world. I have premiered works by Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Adler in addition to principal roles and concert work with Pittsburgh Opera, The Pittsburgh Symphony, Dayton Opera, the Tuscia Opera Festival and hundreds of professional engagements. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to belt the National Anthem for several major league teams in a television appearance- and has done so on multiple occasions. (Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Reds) I am passionate about vocal jazz and musical theater and am frequently found as a performer in various national and regional venues. Feature concert works include PBS (Gershwin in Concert) as well as featured solo concert works (Pergolesi Stabat Mater) on Italian Public TV.

My approach to music has always been to do what you love. I have never limited myself as a performer to a genre or an instrument. I have explored, applied myself to and enjoyed a very diverse musical career. If you have a passion for an instrument or style of music let's start there first... and then let's discover together all the things you do that uniquely define your musicianship style.

I am very consistent in my approach to technique, my focus on goals and my demand for excellence. I constantly am working to access with you what your goals are and to provide feedback and support to help you achieve them.

I am very flexible in utilizing a wide variety of repertoire, resources etc. Your lessons are personalized to your skill set and your musical interests. I utilize audio and video recordings almost every week for all my students. I routinely promote and encourage my students to participate in a wide variety of competitions, recitals, workshops and master classes.

I have a very low turnover rate for students and a very high rate of students who have progressed to professional full time careers in music. Students like being a part of my studio and really like the confidence they have in their music abilities in a very short period of time.

I do not use the same curriculum for all students, in face, each curriculum is customized for that student. The components are similar: technique, repertoire, theory, listening, composing, recording and performing.

You can expect the following:You will feel very encouraged and supported in your talent. You will have measurable improvement in your skills. You will have a personal advocate to encourage and direct you in finding and creating opportunities to succeed in your music personally, academically and professionally.

I can't wait to get started!

*** Studio Equipment ***Professional studio with 6' Pramberger Grand Piano, recording and video equipment, and a music library including instruments and books w/ seating for parents

*** Travel Equipment ***Digital music library, digital recorder, iPad

*** Specialties ***Classical, musical theater, jazz and pop.

Currently Offering Group Master Classes for Vocal Training.

~2 hour group class for $40.00~

Feel free to reach out regarding dates and give Takelessons a call to book the lessons.

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Venu August 31, 2017·Method Acting·Online

I reached out to LK for lessons on a combination of method acting and dealing with social situations in a corporate context. She is engaging, directed and to the point. I've enjoyed the interaction and would recommend her as an online coach

Alejandra August 30, 2017·Broadway Singing·In studio

I have been working with LK for about a month and I couldn't be happier with my classes. My voice has only gotten stronger since I started. She is a marvelous teacher and person. There is no doubt in my mind that I'm learning from the best!

Jen August 30, 2017·Piano·In studio

LK is fantastic! She is very talented, full of energy and always happy to see you. I love that she teaches to your individual strengths while, at the same time, encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone.

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About Jonathan G.

As a composer, this is one of my specialties, from the evolution of music to contemporary composition!

About Jonathan

Professional musician since age 11 in NYC. Worked with the Coasters, Drifters, O'Jays, Platters & Temptations plus the Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus before the age of 30. Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies from VCU in 1985. Recorded with the Ray Charles rhythm section, Jimmy Knepper, Kenny Washington, Loren Schoenberg, Joel Futterman, Paul Renz, Russell Scarborough, Steve Bassett, The Upper East Side Big Band (Pollack Prize Winner), Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra (CVJO) which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Currently performing with my own Jazz Warriors, Emme St James & Her Jazz Gentlemen plus Attraction & CVJO.

I teach students on an individual level according to what they want to accomplish. Each lesson is custom tailored to fit their objective. Mastering the instrument and understa

nding music theory are two important subjects that I offer. Along with that, a student can focus on any musical style from classical to jazz plus other important aspects like composing, reading and recording music.

I am willing to share my professional experience with any student who wants to become a player!

Jonathan G.

Jonathan G.

About Ross B.

Improve your understanding of music by learning the basics of music theory!

About Ross

Ross has been teaching for five years in both a school environment - in which he helped develop a performing arts department from the ground up - as well as private lessons, where his students succeeded musically and theatrically, having performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, with the Rockettes, and on international tours. His teaching philosophy is simple. Everyone can sing, most simply don't know how.

As a performer himself, Ross is a singer, actor, and photographer who graduated from the prestigious New York University with a Dual-Degree Master's of Music in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. He has performed across the country regionally and on tour, in such iconic roles as "Marius" in Les Miserables, "Jack" and "The Baker" in Into the Woods, "Roger" in A New Brain, and "Anthony" in Sweeney Todd.

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Lowell I. August 22, 2017·Photography·In studio

Ross is very knowledgable and has a good approach to teaching the technical and artistic aspects of photography.

Bobby B. May 23, 2017·Singing·In studio

Helps me really understand my voice and how to improve. Very friendly and fun.

John May 20, 2016·Singing·In studio

Ross was great and my wife and I are working with him for a coming singing event.

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About Jazz S.

Focus on the very basic music theory such as note names, grand staff, key signature, time signature to intermediate music theory such as sight singing and reading, chord progression, interval, form and analysis, and note dictations.

About Jazz

Jazz Sunpanich was born in Bangkok, Thailand and was raised in Nonthaburi. She grew up watching a lot of musicals with her father and was surrounded by her father’s community theatre group, Bhuddasil, where she first started developing her acting and singing skills. She performed in a number of Thai musicals with her father and had many tours around Thailand. In high school she became the school’s theatre director and began organizing, translating, and adapting numerous musicals and shows for the students to put on. In 2009, she started Classical vocal training with Dusadee Banomyong, a Thai classical music master and The national astist, and was accepted into a highly prestigious choral group in Thailand, Suanplu Chorus. She worked professionally with other professional singers and conductors and performed concerts in many diff

erent countries all around the world.

In 2011 she started teaching at KPN Music Academy in Thailand where she coached young talents to sing properly and inspired them to pursue their dreams.

She received a Bachelor Degree in Music from Silapakorn University, Thailand in 2013 and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a musical theatre actress on Broadway. She moved to the United States at the end of 2013 and started her Theatre Arts education at American River College.

In 2014, she was chosen for the lead role in the anti-human trafficking production She Has a Name with Free Fall Stage for which she received highly positive reviews from critics. She Has a Name toured around California to spread awareness of human trafficking and its impact on those involved. Since coming to America in 2013, she has also done several plays and musical with American River College and the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival. She was nominated for the Irene Ryan scholarship competition for her ensemble role in The Music Man in 2015 and went to the competition at American College Theatre Festival in Denver, Colorado. She was recently in a production of Cabaret that has been nominated to compete at the American College Theatre Festival in 2017.

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Veronica R. November 19, 2017·Voice Acting·Online

awesome and so happy that Jazz is my acting voice teacher. Will be ready for next week present final performs.

Yadanat September 10, 2017·Musical Theater·Online

I'm very impressed with what Jazz has taught. I'm not disappointed that I chose Jazz as the teacher for my daughter. Best instructor ever. Perfect!! 😊

Yadanat September 10, 2017·Musical Theater·Online

Very Good 👍👍

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About Stanley W.

About Stanley

My name is Stan. I have been teaching music since 1974. I hold a Bachelor Degree in Music Composition and Theory from Pacific Lutheran University and a Masters Degree in Music Education from Boston University. I have taught through university level and am current Assistant Professor of Music at Pierce College, near Tacoma, Washington. I have been asked to do guest lecturing at Seattle University in the art of Film Score, where I have studied with an Emmy-winning composer.

I love kids (of all ages!) and feel like we truly have fun during our lesson time. Laughter is one of the most important elements in learning. It's crucial to feel totally at ease with your instructor, without fear of an impatient teacher. I have worked with special needs in a variety of contexts and find it amazingly rewarding. If you desire to learn, we will find a

way.

I look very forward to hearing from you soon!

Thank you so much!

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JImEG December 20, 2016··In studio

Family friendly, great with singles young and old. Stan is the most!!!!

Malerie November 29, 2016·Music Theory·Online

Super fun and easy to understand and very helpful!

Kaitlyn November 22, 2016·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

I had an amazing experience taking lessons, and it was very easy to learn from his teaching! I have learned so much and feel grateful to have had Stan as my instructor.

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About Alexia P.

I can teach from the beginning of how to read music all the way to the 12 tone row! We can discuss what you want to get out of the music theory lessons and I will formulate a plan for us to reach those goals. Will provide handouts and explanations written out if needed!

About Alexia

Hello!My name is Alexia and I am currently working on my Masters in Music degree. In the process, I have been frequently teaching students at middle, high, and even private schools in the area. Just let me know your goals that you want to reach and I will do everything I can to assist you there!

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Josephine L. November 29, 2017·Clarinet·Online

she's a really great instructor she will have you practice something more challenging and then she will help you with whatever you need help with.

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About Megan P.

Music Theory is the basis of all musical knowledge! Whether you're just learning to note names or you want to be able to write your own songs, I can help you link the Music Theory to your great ideas!

About Megan

Hello! My name is Megan Pytel! I hold two bachelors degrees in Music Education and Saxophone Performance from Capital University. I have also been playing piano for almost 20 years and am an active accompanist in the Northeastern Ohio area! I am newly married (June 2017) and have the cutest puppy in the world! I am extremely passionate about spreading music education and can’t wait to introduce music into your life!

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Danielle May 4, 2016·Piano·In home

Megan is a great piano teacher, however she was not fully committed, she cancelled 5 sessions out of 8. When I tried to reschedule with another teacher at take lessons, they told me the only way I could sign up under another instructor was to pay for additional lessons first. I would not recommend using take lessons.

Julia March 23, 2016·Piano·In home

Megan was great, my daughter and I both were very pleased with her first lesson

Taylor R. March 7, 2016·Piano·In home

Megan made my daughter feel so comfortable!

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About John R.

Learn to understand the theory behind music especially in contemporary applications.

Do you want to learn-Keys, key signatures, meters, and tempos? -How to understand the difference in major, minor, 7th chords, 6th chords, diminished chords, ect.?-How to transpose a chord progression from one key to another?-How to read and write melody and chord charts?

These are just a few of the benefits of learning music theory that will greatly help you as a developing musician!

About John

I am a 36 year-old guitarist and songwriter/producer living in North Dallas with my wife and daughter. We moved to the Dallas area from Los Angeles in early 2017.

I would love to help you reach your next goal as a musician! Do you want to learn the basics of guitar? Do you want to expand your chord vocabulary, learn some new strumming or picking techniques? Maybe you'd like some help learning your favorite songs to play and/or sing? Perhaps even write and record your own songs?

While able to teach fundamentals of guitar, music theory, ear training, and harmony, etc. I especially enjoy teaching the creative side of the instrument as I have been a songwriter and producer in contemporary styles for 20 years. If you have interest in learning guitar in relation to writing, recording, and production I am fully capable in teaching

those advanced subjects as well.

Whatever your situation please contact me to find out how I can help!

I have played and studied guitar for over 25 years and have been songwriting and producing/composing for over 20 years. In my career as a musician I have received a scholarship to, attended, and graduated from Berklee College of Music with honors in '04 with a degree in Film Scoring and guitar principle. I have also released a self-titled EP as a singer-songwriter/producer, received multiple songwriting awards, and have scored various film projects including a feature film.

Guitar and songwriting/composition are my specialized areas of expertise but I also have studied piano, engineering, mixing, and production for multiple years and even a year of vocal study. Wherever you are in your musical journey my goal is to provide you with instruction that is educational, helpful, and fun!

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Alex December 11, 2017·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

John is a very patient, professional and dedicated teacher. I'm not the easiest person to work with (haha), but John was focused and able to teach me a ton. I think communication is very important from an instructor, and John was always very clear. He's also a great musician and talented songwriter, so you know you are in good hands. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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